Gift of the Ember King
On solstice morning, a crate appears by every hearth containing the same locked box. Opening them all at once will summon the Ember King—either grateful or furious. Coordinate the town, choose to open or destroy, and face the outcome.
Suggested NPCs
Quintessa Brightblade
- Human
- Male
- Adult
Role
- Occupation
- Solstice timekeeper
Character
- Motivation
- Ensuring no child grows up as they did
- Personality
- Kind-hearted and generous
- Background
- Monster hunter with a long list of scars
Details
- Quirk
- Names every horse they meet
- Speaking style
- Talks faster when the sun is high
- Private fear
- Crowds during festivals
- Secret
- Has never slept—only trances in daylight
- Signature item
- Knife that cuts only rope and promises